Ideal for dogs 12 lbs and under

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One of my favourite images is the canine-friendly cyclist. Because well, it’s not only children that are hauled on the back (or front) of bikes; it’s rather common to witness pets join along for the ride. While it appears that dogs are more accustomed to the bicycle, I’ve also seen the occasional cycling cat. In pet stores (and I imagine bicycle shops as well) you can even buy a miniature pet carrier basket to attach to your bicycle. However, these are talented animals; even without the special carrier basket, I’ve seen dogs balance nicely on top of children’s bike seats, on handlebars, in grocery baskets, in saddle bags on the back of a bike, or comfortably relax in the carrier of a bakfiets alone or together with children – one happy wholesome family outing, Dutch style. Of course, some pet owners prefer to have their furry companions pacing alongside their bicycles, providing a whole new meaning of take the dog out for a walk.Photo provided by Flickr

The Buddyrider™ Bicycle Pet Seat is a fun way to safely take your dog along with you on a bike ride. Unlike other dog bicycle seats on the market such as the more traditional front mounted bike basket for dogs, and any rear mounted dog seat, Buddyrider™ is mounted over the center of the bike so the extra weight has virtually no effect on handling. For larger breeds the dog trailer is ideal, but for smaller dogs weighing up to 11.5kg (25 pounds) there is no better alternative than the Buddyrider™.
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Pet Bicycle Trailers & Dog Bike Baskets | PetSmart

For small to medium-sized dogs, there are number of baskets, crates, and dog seats so Fido can ride with you on the frame. Nantucket Bike Baskets makes an that attaches to your rear rack, while is a dog-specific bike seat that give your pooch a front-row seat on the handlebars. For small dogs, any sturdy bicycle basket will do. The is an extra large, durable rattan basket that can easily accommodate a lap dog. Harness your dog into the trailer, crate or basket, allowing your dog some room to move without putting him or her in danger of falling, or escaping Toto-style. Start off slowly to get used to the new (and wiggling) weight on your bike, but as long as your dog is reasonably calm, biking with a small dog on your frame shouldn’t be a problem.